While the Australian government has announced that it won’t mandate CCP virus vaccinations as a blanket policy, business owners in some industries might have options available. “We have a broad principle with our vaccination program—that the vaccines are both free but they’re also voluntary,” Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told Seven’s Sunrise program on Aug. 10. “Now there are some exceptions with respect to workers in aged care and as well as in quarantine,” he added. Asked if vaccinated employees could sue their employers if they contract the virus from unvaccinated colleagues, Frydenberg said any business owners looking to implement mandatory vaccination rules need to consider individual circumstances. This comes after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday that businesses have a legal obligation to keep their workplaces safe and encouraged them to review guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations by the Fair Work Ombudsman and Safe Work Australia. Morrison has maintained that only states …
CCP Virus Vaccines Remain Mostly Voluntary: Australian Treasurer
August 10, 2021
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